Tue February 16, 2021 - Northeast Edition
Reading Eagle
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has received $407.2 million in federal
COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program. While these funds are definitely helpful, they won t cover all of the construction needs of Pennsylvania roads and bridges, said Alexis Campbell, a PennDOT spokesperson.
The bulk of PennDOT s construction funding is paid by gasoline taxes. Less money is coming in from gas taxes because fewer motorists are driving during the pandemic.
Even before the pandemic, PennDOT was predicting a $289 million drop in revenues from gas tax reductions.
Due to the severity of the winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation PennDOT has put a temporary speed reduction on several interstates in Mercer, Lawrence, and Venango counties.
Updated: 6:55 PM EST Feb 13, 2021 In response to winter weather and icy conditions through much of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have implemented restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways around the state. The restrictions will begin at noon Saturday and remain in place until conditions warrant their removal. Motorists are urged to avoid travel if possible.Effective at noon Saturday, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier 1 of the commonwealth s weather event vehicle restriction plan:The entire length of Interstate 76/276 (PA Turnpike mainline) in both directions.The entire length of Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) in both directions.Effective at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at tier 1 of the commonwealth s weather event vehicle restriction plan:The entire length of Interstate 76 (Schu
New Pennsylvania law provides free IDs for the homeless Share Updated: 3:54 PM EST Feb 11, 2021 PennDOT Share Updated: 3:54 PM EST Feb 11, 2021 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Thursday that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of a new law.Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 131 of 2020 into law in late 2020. The law covers initial issuance and renewals for photo IDs for those who qualify for free issuance due to their homeless status. To obtain an ID, individuals experiencing homelessness must apply in person at a PennDOT Driver License Center and must meet identification and other requirements. The applicant must bring one acceptable proof of identification, Social Security Card or Social Security Administration ineligibility letter and acceptable forms of address verifica